I love the fact that the nurse (or midwife?) was present throughout this entire video. I also love the fact that there was a rope set up for the laboring mama to hold - and that she was encouraged to make those deep vocalizations by her birth team. The dad was absolutely amazing! He was just there and that was exactly what she needed. Great video!

Yes her partner really was great. If you want to squat for the birth it really helps to have your partner hold you like he did. I thought it was nice to he wasn't saying much. He wasn't shouting in her ear "push, baby, PUSH!!" He just conveyed he was there and supporting her by holding her and stroking her.

It was awesome that her partner was really involved - he was bending with her and trying to support her. I'm sure this must make a partner feel a lot more involved than if all they can do is stand by a bed and pat your hand:).